Can you be fired for being out of work to long with an illness that is being treated by a physician?

You may have a case for disability discrimination or retaliation in violation of the FMLA.

Is my employer in Breach of Contract by not paying the full amount of commission as stated in our contract?

If you earned the commissions pursuant to the contractual agreement, you are entitled to the money. If there is a clause that permits...

I took money from my job, turned myself in and was arrested. I am making restitution but the employer withheld my last check.

Your employer must pay you for hours that you worked, regardless of whether or not you may have stolen something. In addition to the wages earned,...

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After an investigation by the New York State Division of Human Rights, it was determined that probable cause exists

If the DHR has found probable cause, they will set your case for a public hearing before an administrative law judge who will decide your case on...

EEOC Charge 5 form..there is no box for harassing/ hostile work environment, is it considered retaliation?

A hostile work environment is an adverse action that they have subjected to you in retaliation for engaging in protected activity. A hostile work...

In am in agreement with what Vince wrote, while a letter to the EEOC may be enough, why even run into that argument? Amend the charge and/or file...

Is there a statute of limitations if one wants to sue an employer in the state of NY?

From the facts you describe, it is too late to sue them.

Was I unfairly terminated?

You should take a look at the Department of Labor website on the EPPA. Here is an excerpt, then a link. After you take a look you should contact...

I worked for a library system. I was supposed to get 3 years of maternity leave. When my child was 2.5 years old they wrote me

You have 3 years to bring a claim under the state and city human rights laws for pregnancy discrimination. I would contact an attorney immediately.

Yes, assuming they have not treated you differently than those similarly situated because of your belonging to a protected class.